Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – PLC & Pumps

HP Hood; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a maintenance technician to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, structures, and electrical systems in a food & beverage manufacturing environment. Swing shift: two weeks 5:00 am–1:30 pm and two weeks 11:00 am–7:30 pm.

The role requires hands-on experience with pumps, boilers, steam, water, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and PLC troubleshooting, with safety compliance and occasional overtime. Exact compensation varies by skills and location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• High level of demonstrated mechanical experience and aptitude required.
• Experience with welding, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair and PLC troubleshooting and programs.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self motivated.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
• Perform installations and preventative maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment including electrical and plumbing.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair pumps, boilers, steam system, water system, hydraulic system, pneumatic system, and any fluid system as applies.
• Be familiar with the plant facility and general operations of same.
• Handle tools and equipment properly and to use required protective gear.
• Perform light welding, grinding and cutting.
• Comply with all Federal State and Company Safety Guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in the development of preventative maintenance procedures for various pieces of equipment.
• Responsible for wastewater treatment operations.
• Work with little supervision.
• Some overtime and/or weekend work may be required, as well as holiday work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLC programming tools

Computer software proficiency

Job description

HP Hood is seeking a maintenance technician to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, structures, and electrical systems in a food & beverage manufacturing environment. Swing shift: two weeks 5:00 am–1:30 pm and two weeks 11:00 am–7:30 pm.

The role requires hands-on experience with pumps, boilers, steam, water, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and PLC troubleshooting, with safety compliance and occasional overtime. Exact compensation varies by skills and location.